Kenyan President William Ruto faces growing discontent three years into his presidency. Many Kenyans accuse him of betraying campaign promises to support working-class citizens by introducing aggressive tax hikes. Protests against his leadership have intensified, fueled by corruption allegations, police brutality and economic hardships. Anti-tax demonstrations last year turned violent, leaving 22 dead. Recent unrest followed the death of a blogger in police custody, which critics see as a sign of authoritarian rule. Once seen as a champion of the people, Ruto now faces accusations of intolerance and broken promises, with many calling for systemic reform in Kenya.
